Protection for Battleships and New Press Innovations
Popular Science surveys naval fire control and coaling safety devices using water fenders to separate ships during open sea coaling. It also notes Massachusetts gas and electric light death stats, a new letter copying press with an endless belt, and a critique of steam engine efficiency with fuel-use figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Maseachusetts
Chetical Review
Tte Patrone
International Rifle Bhast at Bisley under Palma trophy rules
English National Wife Association oversees Bisley event where squads of eight fire fifteen shots at 0, 900, and 1000 yards. Targets measure thirty six inches. In Rome, 1200 detectives may disguise as pilgrims and others to guard the exar Rup Bia and the German emperor during their visit, lodging in varied accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisley
Czar
Rup Bia
Rome
Destruction Contest for Moths Yields Heavy Nests
A Salem Massachusetts newspaper offered rewards for collecting nests of brown tall moths. Within two weeks participants submitted 141 215 nests, the top collector earning 26 dollars. The second prize went to the 1844 nest count for 16 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Masa
Impostor Sailor Peddles Tales at Cape Colony Beaufort
A newspaper reports a beergar roaming Beaufort in Cape Colony soliciting gems and claiming a horse was shot under him at Trafalgar, a naval boast the paper dismisses as imposture. police say the man is an impostor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Bergar
Beaufort
Cape Colony
Trafalgar
Secret is Out About Kansas Careful Editorial Fracture Claim
Topeka Capital reports a citizen was run over by a street car with a fractured skull but no bones broken. Kansas City Journal mocks state intellect and cites sensational phrasing as it critiques coverage and public interest in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Kansas Chiy Journal
Crime Rate Now Rises From One in Thirty Two To Over Seven Hundred
Report notes a sharp rise in crime since 1850, when one offender existed for every 32 people, now exceeding one criminal per 700 residents. Officials warn that the trend signals broader social strain and calls for policy review.
Copper Stock on Hand and Word Origin Note
Copper stock on hand notes the world's unmanufactured copper held by dealers averaging around 40,000 tons. The article also explains the word gin does not come from Geneva but from xenlevre, the French term for junipers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Xenlevre
Peruna claims cure for catarrh and barrenness
Grateful letters from women like Mrs L M Griffith of Arco Idaho credit Peruna with restoring health and strength. The piece argues catarrh of the pelvic organs causes infertility and that Peruna can restore vigor enabling motherhood as in ancient times.
Peruna and Hartman Helped New Mothers in Delano Mis
A Delano Missouri mother writes Dr Hartman praising Peruna and Manalin after a 10 pound baby girl born March 3. She reports strong health, doing housework, caring for her baby, and recommends the remedies to neighbors. Other letters say Peruna cured illness and boosted strength after long illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McRoberts
Dr. Hartman
Delano, Mis
S. B. Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
Manalin
Perna
le M. Griffith
E. E. Thomas
Alpha
Mamalin
Peruoa
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed By Early 1900s Testimonials
A compilation of testimonial fragments praising Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain, urinary symptoms, and related ailments. The notes mention relief within days, improved mobility, and claims of addressing kidney and urinary issues, with references to multiple names and places from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Bentisatox
Jexebox
Ray
Progress of Invention Reveals Sensitive Microphones and Odd Theories
A survey of innovations notes microphones so sensitive they may capture a dying fly’s groans and carbon paper secrets known to only a few. Wireless telegraphy fares better at sea than on land, underground conductors resist EM waves due to earth curvature, and a fan on locomotives allegedly generates power for night railway travel.
Exesport and Household Remedies Parody Ad Paragraph
A fragmented historical snippet blends emblems of retirement humor with remedies and household tips. It references an exesport hoseman, Cure a Cold in One Day, and several patent medicine lines. The text mentions Mother Gray cushions, Powders for Children, and various selling points from druggists.
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Georgia
Monsis
Mueller and
Kempf
Potsdam
Omega Centauri
Antiioo
Signor Salvioni
Benas
Mrs. W. McRoberts
Perona
L. Mi Griffith
Arco
Idaho
Israel
Delano, Mins
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, Ohio
Evenerr
Mars
Don
Lami
Guo
A. Burness
Belmont Street
Amiggist
Kas. Stevenson
Euston Avel
Asrex
Coto
Dow
Starvony
Ric
Beal
Foster
Buffalo
Fred
Tam
Walt Our Physician
By Mal
Tarvonsvile
J Lewis
Down
Canada
Rehan
Willy
Akud
Abe Conow
Atlas
Uicy
Jenytan
Western Newspaper Union
Kansas City
Hall
Price
California
St Louis
Kansan City
St. Louis
San Francisco
Weathwright
Louis
Putnam
Favorn
Toy
Brat
Yo P
Ak Wil
K Rod
Les
Lareo
Paction
Axton CO
Howton, Maas
Columbus's City
Klean
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